Plzeň

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of St. Bartholomew

A Gothic cathedral on Republic Square in Plzeň, believed to have been built around 1295, around the same time the city itself was founded. It became a cathedral when the Diocese of Plzeň was established in 1993, and was designated a Czech national cultural monument in 1995.

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Plzeň

This is a Roman Catholic diocese based in Plzeň, Czech Republic. It serves as a regional center of faith within the Prague ecclesiastical province.

Nature

Berounka

This river flows through the Plzeň region on its way to Prague. It's a great place for a relaxed walk while taking in the scenery along the water.

Parks & gardens

náměstí Republiky

Located in the heart of Plzeň, this square is one of the largest medieval squares in the Czech Republic. Its spacious layout is ideal for strolling and admiring the surrounding buildings.

Nature

Radbuza

The Radbuza is a river that flows through the Pilsen region and is one of the source streams of the Berounka. At about 110 km long, it's one of the longer rivers in the Czech Republic, and its banks make for a relaxing walk.

Nature

Úhlava

The Úhlava is a river in the Czech Republic that flows as a tributary of the Radbuza through the Pilsen region into the city of Pilsen itself. At 104 km long, it's a pleasant river to walk along and enjoy nature.

Nature

Mže

This river flows from Bavaria in Germany through the Czech Republic to Plzeň, running about 105 km before joining the Radbuza River. Strolling along its banks is a pleasant way to take in the views of the city.

Culture & venues

Nové divadlo

This performance venue in Plzeň was newly built between 2012 and 2014. With 461 seats, it opened with a staging of Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride.